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Sydney car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Sydney. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 July 2026.

Most popular company

ALPHA

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.37

Average price per day

AED 145

Cheapest price per day

AED 82
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Cheapflights insights for Sydney car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sydney, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Sydney?

Book your car hire in Sydney 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 136/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 232% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Sydney?

Yesaway is currently the cheapest car hire company in Sydney with deals as low as AED 19.03/day found in the past two weeks. East Coast Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 27.59/day.

What is the best car rental company in Sydney?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Sydney is Thrifty (rated 8.8/10 with 6 reviews). Avis (rated 8.5/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.5
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
7.5
CarHood
CarHood
0.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Sydney?

Planning to hire a car in Sydney? June is the cheapest month, costing about AED 114 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 195. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 147

February

AED 158

March

AED 151

April

AED 154

May

AED 125

June

AED 114

July

AED 147

August

AED 140

September

AED 143

October

AED 165

November

AED 154

December

AED 195

What car do most people hire in Sydney?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sydney. SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (BMW X5 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Sydney?

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. East Coast Car Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Sydney at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Sydney

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Sydney known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Sydney. Reviews were last updated on 24 July 2026.

Thrifty

8.8
Very Good
6 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Avis

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

East Coast Car Rentals

7.5
Good
6 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

CarHood

1 location
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Distinqt Car Hire

1 location
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Alpha

1 location
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Atlas Car & Truck Rental

2 locations
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Yesaway

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 145/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 82/day from YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, booked on Jul. 18.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney for a week from Alpha?

    Alpha is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Sydney. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about AED 759 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sydney?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Sydney it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Sydney for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Sydney can be found for AED 3,251. You can find car rental deals for AED 108 a day on average.

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